Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Emergency Duty Worker at North Battleford, SK Full Time

Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s): SK-North West-North Battleford

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $24.107 – $30.214 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.06.

The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs, requires term Emergency Duty Workers for the North Battleford office. You will be responsible to provide after-hours emergency services to families. These roles will report to a Child and Family Programs Supervisor.

In this position, you will investigate child abuse/neglect referrals; assess risk for child safety; be on a regular rotation for after-hours emergency services; and determine involvement and safety plans for families in crisis. You will be required to transport families and provide emergency aid to individuals in financial need. You will also be required to travel, work flexible hours, as well as lift and carry small children.

The successful candidates must possess a strong knowledge of human services related policies, practices and procedures. Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through a diploma or degree in a Human Services related field and/or experience working in a human services setting. The successful candidates must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan and will be required to work flexible hours.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.

North Battleford –

The Battlefords region is among the fastest growing communities in the Province of Saskatchewan. Enjoy all the amenities of a large city, with the charm and friendliness of a small town. https://www.cityofnb.ca/

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in “diversity groups” below

Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons

Hours of Work: B – SGEU Field 37.33 – work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector query, as a condition of employment

Number of Openings: 3

Closing Date: May 6, 2022, 12:59:00 AM